Community Pharmacist: Band 1

Criteria/Indicator

Requirement

Score

Relevant documents

Years of practice

One to three years

10

•        Certificate of registration/ first practicing license

•        Evidence of annual ACPN registration

•        Annual Pharmacist License

•        Evidence of current Premises License

•        Evidence of PC activities

•        Proof of use of digital tools and apps

•        Training certificates

•        Quality Self-assessment reports

Licensure & registration

Pharmacist & Premise- State & National ACPN registrations

5

Ethics and Professionalism

Short courses on ethics & professionalism

 5

Clean report of practice from State PCN officer and/or  ACPN state chairman

 

Provision of pharmaceutical care

Completed PC forms and reports submitted >=2

 5

Quality Rating

Pharmaccess Safecare Self-assessment report

2

Utilisation of digital tools for CP services

Evidence of use of at least one digital tool for pharmacy services

5

PASS MARK FOR BAND 1 

25%

 
Community Pharmacist: Band 1

Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) is a technical arm of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN) and a member of International Pharmaceutical Federation/ Community Pharmacy Section (FIP/CPS).

We are committed to empowering every Community Pharmacist to embrace Best Pharmacy Practice and collaborate with all stakeholders in the health sector to promote quality healthcare.

What we do

  • Competency-Based Assessments: We design and administer fair, transparent evaluations that measure the real-world readiness and expertise of community pharmacists.

  • Career Progression Framework: We offer a tiered, merit-based pathway for pharmacists to grow professionally—from entry-level practitioners to advanced specialists.

  • Accredited Training & CPD: Through workshops, e-learning, and mentorship, we provide ongoing learning opportunities tailored to the realities of practice.

  • Policy Support & Advocacy: We contribute to shaping pharmacy workforce policy through research, thought leadership, and partnerships with key stakeholders.

  • Digital Certification & Tracking: Our tech-enabled platforms make it easy for pharmacists to monitor progress, manage credentials, and access learning resources anytime, anywhere.